Job Posting: Transportation Surveyor (Field)

Department of Transportation

JC-495591
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Transportation Surveyor (Field)
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

$6,332.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (TS-PC), the incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks related to land surveying in a field setting. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license when operating State vehicles. This position requires field work throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County and travel may be required.

PARFs# 08-6-183 and 08-6-192 / JC-495591

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County.

Since the Land Surveying department delivers many different products of information, changes in work assignments are frequent and unpredictable. Normal working hours are 6:00 am to 4:30 pm daily, 40 hours a week/ 10 hours a day. Weekly schedules are either a Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. There is a possibility of temporary schedule changes as projects dictate. Must be able to travel, work and live at or near remote work assignments for various lengths of time as projects dictate. Out of town assignments are described as locations outside a 50-mile radius from the District office. This position requires the incumbent to work outdoors. Field locations may be in the metropolitan area or at remote sites in the vicinity of and exposure to ongoing construction project activities and on and off-highway vehicular traffic. Outside activity includes exposure to sunlight, moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold (including heat up to 120 degrees, cold as low as 15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet and snow), dust, and working on uneven terrain adjacent to heavy equipment while on foot and in vehicle. May come in contact with hazardous materials, pesticides, chemicals (i.e. paints, cleaners, solvents, etc.). Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, acceptable footwear, and other appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn/utilized at all times in the field without exception. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. The position requires field work throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County and travel may be required.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an education, a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts, LSIT, or LS certificate along with your State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-495591
Position #(s):
908-302-3029-911
Working Title:
Transportation Surveyor (Field)
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
$6,332.00 - $7,922.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C
$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

  • Possess a valid Land-Surveyor-in-Training or equivalent certificate accepted by the California State Board of Registration or graduation from a four-year curriculum in surveying, surveying engineering or surveying geomatics accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology. 
  • Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training accepted by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be used in lieu of a certificate as a Land Surveyor in Training.
  • Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, this is not required.

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-495591
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact JC-495591
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A Transportation Surveyor must have a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of land surveying. The following are knowledge, abilities, and analytical requirements necessary for this position:
  • Have knowledge of mathematics and basic science as it applies to the land surveying function.
  • Understand conventional and state of the art mapping and drafting techniques.
  • Ability to research and compile evidence and documentation for boundary determination
  • Ability to write property descriptions and prepare legal land documents and descriptions.
  • Understand and interpret legal descriptions of real property; methods and terminology used in searching for land titles, and factors involved in determining ownership of property.
  • Familiar with and apply the Land Surveyor’s Act and California Subdivision Map Act and any other real property acquisition and mapping laws pertaining to public and private ownership of real property.
  • Understand methods used in the practice of precise surveying as described in the Caltrans Surveys Manual.
  • Familiar with computer applications used in preparation of electronic maps, legal descriptions, and correspondence relating to right-of-way projects.
  • Understand and practice current safety procedures as described in the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Illness and Injury Prevention Program.
  • Assist with the research, verification, and adjustment of field survey data, and if directed, may include making and interpreting less difficult survey calculations.
  • Apply and utilize basic principles of trigonometry as used in simple plane and geodetic surveying and within the California Coordinate System.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding with regard to boundary location and determination as it relates to the sectionalized land system.
  • Understand right-of-way engineering projects, as well as planning, design, construction, and right-of-way procedures and policies as they relate to surveys.

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Garcia
(213) 266-6552
Jessica.Garcia@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Brittany Contreras
(909) 518-3346
Brittany.Contreras@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-495591), PARFs# 08-6-183 and 08-6-192 and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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